Deitra Mckinney
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
My objective is to go beyond the call of duty with patient care and to ensure safety. I am a devoted LPN with ten years of experience in delivering patient-focused care and developing relationships with fellow co-workers. Certified in BLS. Expertise in critical care and rehabilitation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field and Travel Nurse
Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Lafayette, IN
10.2021 - Current
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
LPN Field Nurse
Favorite Nursing Travel Agency
Indianapolis, IN
08.2015 - 01.2022
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Home Health LPN
Together Home Care
Indianapolis, IN
02.2015 - 07.2021
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN Critical Care Nurse
St.Vincent Seton Specialty Critical Care Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
08.2012 - 03.2016
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to ventilation patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis, IN05.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN01.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Professional Career Institute of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INSome College (No Degree) - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Professional Career Institute
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Caring for wounds
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Leadership
- IV drug therapy management
- Ventilator care
- Medication and IV administration
- Drawing blood
- Treatment plan development
- EMR
- Patient safety
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Documenting incidents and Medicare Charting
- Verifying orders
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Electrocardiography (perform n read)
- Vital sign monitoring
Timeline
LPN Field and Travel Nurse
Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2021 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Favorite Nursing Travel Agency
08.2015 - 01.2022
Home Health LPN
Together Home Care
02.2015 - 07.2021
LPN Critical Care Nurse
St.Vincent Seton Specialty Critical Care Hospital
08.2012 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Ben Davis High School
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Professional Career Institute of Indianapolis
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Pharmacy Technician
Professional Career Institute
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